Pilots and Initiatives

"Several demographic and economic trends suggest that skill shortages deserve to be treated as a serious policy concern."

Business Council of BC

The following pilots and initiatives intend to address policy and programming considerations relative to the labour market attachment of skilled immigrants in BC.  A brief introduction is presented and updates are available to inform our partners and other stakeholders concerning the progress of these various initiatives.

Current Projects (2007)

• Online Study Guide for the Millwright Apprenticeship

• Occupation-specific ESL Curriculum Project

• IEN Registered Nurses Post-Licensure Employment Project

• IEN Licensed Practical Nurse Transition Program

• Enhancing the "Graduate Nurses English as an Additional Language (GNEAL) Program

• Feasibility Analysis for the Creation of a Bridging Programs for Internationally Trained Medical Radiography Technologists (Phase 1)

Completed Projects (2002 – 2006)

Workplace Assessment, Language and Bridging Initiatives

To learn more about the pilots and initiatives funded through the International Qualifications Program please contact us at IQUInfo@gov.bc.ca